Virtual Labs

The idea of virtual lab environments has been explored a few different ways. This project created a suite of medical science experiments where the students undertake the sim as preparation for their lab classes and also serving as a catchup option for any students who might miss a lab lesson. During covid lockdowns the simulations were used as the only way the students could get this valuable lab experience. A version of the application for anatomy classes involved scanning of the specimens using photogrammetry and then being able to view the annotated models either via the web or in virtual reality.

Project Details

The lab simulations are used in the medicine program with experiments such as DNA extraction and PCR.

TECHNOLOGY & DEVELOPMENT

The design and development of the project is in maintenance mode now with feedback from the academics, education designers and the students being incorporated into the experience when required. The staff and work integrated learning student developers use the Unity game engine to bring together all the elements via the webgl experience with the VR option as well.

Credits

Key Academics & Educational Design

Patsie Polly (Professor, Department of Pathology, School of Medical Sciences, Medicine & Health)
Manisha Hari Rajan (Casual Academic, School of Biomedical Sciences, Medicine & Health)
Erica Leonar (Senior Education Designer, Educational Experience, PVC Education)

Design, & Development

Xueqing (Sherry) Lu (Immersive Technology Specialist and Developer, PVC Education)
Seyha Sok (Immersive Technology Specialist and Developer, PVC Education)
Matt Cabanag (Immersive Technology Specialist and Developer, PVC Education)
Kaveh Tabar Heydar (Immersive Technology Specialist and Developer, PVC Education)

Work Integrated Learning Student Partners

Meijia Li (Master of Simulation and Immersive Technologies Capstone)
Lisha Kong (Master of Simulation and Immersive Technologies Capstone)

Get Involved

There are internal Teams Channels, Miro Boards and working groups covering the development collaboration with Medicine and Medical Sciences. To find out more, join the team, get a demo or have your class or promotion use-case included just get in touch.